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In reply to the discussion: Doomsday Preppers [View all]NoOneMan
(4,795 posts)10. But we wont
We can't even get a handle on gun control. We wont do it. We won't start to do it. We won't even admit there is a problem with our lifestyle causing warming (remember the debates?). And when even talking about climate change, Obama assures us:
I think the American people right now have been so focused and will continue to be focused on our economy and jobs and growth that, you know, if the message is somehow were going to ignore jobs and growth simply to address climate change, I dont think anybodys going to go for that
A government preparing to get off fossil fuels (transitioning) is admitting to the failure of civilization, and civilization doesn't admit failure. Restructuring our economy is out of bounds. Off limits.
The "transition" won't be televised. It won't be directed by politicians. It won't be mainstream. It will be freaks raising children in alienation or groups like Transition Network (who actually does incredibly work).
The government could put a transition team in every town. They wont. They are ignoring it. By doing so, they are encouraging these radicals. The politics of the 20th century is churning out irrelevant politicians who will not and cannot honestly approach this issue.
I'd love to eat some crow.
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which for me here in Alaska is everyday life. :D We just had a 5.7 or 8 and
roguevalley
Dec 2012
#59
I had about five minutes of it, then had to stop. I love Viggo but that was toxic to me. :D
roguevalley
Dec 2012
#60
This season they have closed each episode with a statement that the scenario is very unlikely
Renew Deal
Dec 2012
#23
It's the background music for the libertarian free-dumb fighters. Everyone for himself!
freshwest
Dec 2012
#7
Apparently it is the top rated show on NatGeo EVER, not that that is a big deal I suppose.
kelly1mm
Dec 2012
#11
I haven't owned a TV in a long time so I don't know much about popular entertainment
Fumesucker
Dec 2012
#34
What I got from that article is that the threat level is a matter of scientific dispute
Fumesucker
Dec 2012
#53
You have a skewed understanding of what extreme hunger does to the body and mind
TalkingDog
Dec 2012
#44
Our house is headquarters for certain friends and family in the case of Zombie appocalypse
Viva_La_Revolution
Dec 2012
#52